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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Active independent senior (ages 55 and better) apartment community located in the heart of historic downtown San Dimas, CA.  Here you will find one and two bedroom convenience apartments with lots of open areas surrounded by lush landscape and mature trees. Walking distance to San Dimas...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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I looked for long time for a place to call home where it was quiet and peaceful and found that here. I go for walks without being afraid. Personally I have not had any problems with my apartment that wasn’t...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life without fun and friends is only existence.   When you enter the privately gated Village, the fun and excitement of friends, conveniences, relaxation and, most of all, peace of mind begins. Active Seniors sharing a tradition of independence and involvement are most welcome and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5s across the board for this one! They have an amazing indoor pool, which is one of the things we were interested in. Everyone is friendly, both the staff and the residents. The food is great as well, I've...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Hillcrest – A Remarkable Retirement Community® where retirement is everything you imagined, and anything but dull! At Hillcrest you’ll find living arrangements and activities as diverse as our residents. Set in the beautiful, tree-lined streets of La Verne, California, Hillcrest is the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in South San Jose Hills, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Jose Hills is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pomona, CA with an average of $3,572 per month.

Independent living costs in South San Jose Hills, CA, vs. nearby cities

South San Jose Hills, CA
$3,795/mo
$3,804/mo
$3,678/mo

Independent living costs in South San Jose Hills, CA, vs. state and national averages

South San Jose Hills, CA
$3,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South San Jose Hills, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,507/mo
Independent Living
$3,795/mo

Independent living costs in South San Jose Hills, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,339/mo
Studio
$4,702/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,141/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,292/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,995/mo

Senior living costs in South San Jose Hills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South San Jose Hills, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth San Jose Hills, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,795/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,869/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,507/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South San Jose Hills, CA:$3,795/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South San Jose Hills, CA:$3,869/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South San Jose Hills, CA:$4,507/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South San Jose Hills, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South San Jose Hills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in South San Jose Hills, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South San Jose Hills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South San Jose Hills, CA$3,334/mo$3,276/mo+1.8%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South San Jose Hills, CA
2024 average cost:$3,334/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in South San Jose Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in South San Jose Hills

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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South San Jose Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South San Jose Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South San Jose Hills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in South San Jose Hills independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South San Jose Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South San Jose Hills independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South San Jose Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South San Jose Hills independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in South San Jose Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Sunrise of Orange and Atria Covina are the top-rated independent living facilities near South San Jose Hills, California. See full list of communities.
There are 82 independent living facilities near South San Jose Hills, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South San Jose Hills, California are Atria Golden Creek, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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